Sharon Osbourne to join Nine's revamped Australia's Got Talent panel

EXCLUSIVE: GET ready for Sharon Osbourne's sharp tongue and quick wit to hit Aussie TV screens, with industry sources suggesting the British mother has landed a seat on the revamped Australia's Got Talent panel.

Channel Nine are said to have hired the experienced judge for the talent show after it purchased the program from Channel Seven in October last year.

Osbourne is well used to the format, having been a judge and mentor on America's Got Talent from 2007 to 2012, and previously on the British version of The X Factor from 2004 through to 2007.

The 60-year-old was replaced for the 2013 season of AGT by Carmen Electra after she announced she was quitting because a nasty dispute with NBC regarding her son.

The long-time TV judge, was left fuming when the network dumped Jack, 26, from its Stars Earn Stripes reality show after he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

Nine has made no secret of their desire to have Ozzy Osbourne's wife on the panel, however when contacted by news.com.au, a Channel Nine representative said it was “far too early to comment” and they were “some weeks off” releasing any names.

Lily Allen and Victoria Beckham were also high on the network’s wish list, but both of these look unlikely given Allen gave birth just weeks ago and David Beckham has quashed rumours of taking up a soccer career in Australia.

They're hoping Osbourne - along with two other star-powered judges - could be the key to revamping the tired franchise after poor ratings saw it axed by Seven last year.

Sources have also speculated that Sophie Monk may be joining Osbourne on the judging panel.

Initial reports suggested that Nine were keen to keep Dannii Minogue on the franchise, but it is understood that Minogue is still contracted to Seven for another year, making a move to the rival network unlikely.

As for Kyle Sandilands and Brian McFadden, Nine has confirmed that the pair will not be part of Nine’s line-up.

News.com.au contacted Osbourne's office in Los Angeles for a comment, but her rep was deathly quiet about the rumours.

Australia's Got Talent will reportedly follow immediately after The Voice and air in the second half of this year.